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6307.20.00.00 - Lifejackets and lifebelts 🖩

Details

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)4.5%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty78.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

HTS Code 6307.20.00.00 specifically covers lifejackets and lifebelts. These are made-up textile articles designed for buoyancy and to prevent drowning. Essential features often include buoyant materials, closures for secure fastening, and sometimes reflective elements or signaling devices. The primary purpose of these items is safety in water-related activities or emergencies.

This category is distinct from its siblings, 6307.10, which encompasses textile articles used for cleaning, such as floorcloths, dishcloths, and dusters, and 6307.90, which serves as a residual category for other miscellaneous made-up textile articles not elsewhere specified within Chapter 63. Lifejackets and lifebelts are classified here due to their specific safety function, differentiating them from general cleaning cloths or other general made-up textile goods. The second division, II. NEEDLECRAFT SETS, represents entirely different items used for crafting purposes.

As HTS Code 6307.20.00.00 is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Classification at this level relies on the distinct functional characteristic of buoyancy and safety in water. Importers and exporters should ensure the goods are designed and marketed as life-saving devices to fall under this specific classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 6307.20.00.00?
HTS code 6307.20.00.00 covers Lifejackets and lifebelts under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 63: Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags.
›What products are classified under 6307.20.00.00?
This classification covers Lifejackets and lifebelts. It is a subcategory of Other made up articles, including dress patterns: (6307).
›What is the import duty rate for 6307.20.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 6307.20.00.00 is 4.5%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 78.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 6307.20.00.00?
Imports under HTS 6307.20.00.00 are measured in kg.

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